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Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

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Independent Americans is a weekly news show hosted by Paul Rieckhoff. He’s a fighter, a patriot, and an independent political and media force to be reckoned with. After serving as a soldier in Iraq in 2004, Rieckhoff emerged as one of the most dynamic political and social leaders in America. In every episode, he breaks down the most important issues facing our country. And he interviews the most influential and compelling people. He’s taking on Republicans, Democrats—and everyone in between. If

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314. Scott Galloway Replay. A Look Back at Prof G’s...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2025/01/02

2025 is here and we’re still on break. 2024 was a rough one and we needed to catch up on rest after a historically hectic year. And we’re sure 2025 is going to be just as crazy so we thought it would be fun to see how last year’s first guest of the year did with their predictions for 2024. He’s fan favorite Prof G, Scott Galloway (@ProfGalloway). He’s a guest who isn’t afraid to make bold predictions and now you get a chance to grade the professor. This was his second appearance (Episode 261 -

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313. Ken Burns Replay. The Master Documentarian on...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/12/26

The holidays are here and we’re taking a much needed break, but we wanted to leave you one more holiday gift before we left. It’s a special episode from our archives and it’s one that means a lot to us. We’re rewinding things all of the way back to fall of 2022, right before the midterms. It was a time when we needed to hear a voice of reason. Someone to ground us. To calm us all down with some sobering reality. Some history. Some perspective. And some wisdom. Ken Burns (@KenBurns) is a truly

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312. Jason Alexander. Fifth Annual Festivus Episode!!...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/12/19

The holidays are here and for long-time listeners, that means one thing and one thing only. The legend! The iconic actor who played George Constanza on Seinfeld--friend of this show—conscience for America—and American icon: Jason Alexander (@IJasonAlexander) is back for his annual Festivus visit and it’s every bit as epic as you’ve come to expect!Yes, friends, FESTIVUS is back! A Festivus for the rest of us. And this year Jason is bringing a bag full of goodies to help you navigate the turbulent

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311. Leo Shane III. The Legendary Military Times...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/12/12

Leo Shane III (@LeoShane) understands the intersection of politics and the military better than almost anybody. He’s covered Capitol Hill and the White House bureau chief for the Military Times for 20 years and has countless awards for his commitment to his craft and tireless dedication and outstanding reporting.He’s an inspiring journalist who has stood alongside veterans for decades as an ally and truth teller. His reporting has led to reforms for how the military deals with journalists and he

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310. Sebastian Junger. Hegseth’s Mom Pushes Back....

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/12/05

December has already been crazy. But it may feel like the calm before the storm once we get to January. With less than 60 days until Trump’s inauguration, the news, chaos and controversy is taking no holiday break. And we’ve got the perfect returning guest to help us make sense of all of it. And anticipate what may come next. Best-selling author Sebastian Junger is a powerful, thoughtful and trusted conscience for America. His books and films explore the heart of our past, present and future. From

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309. Thanksgiving 2024 Special. Matt Gaetz Goes Down....

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/11/27

It has been a very stressful fall in America. For everyone. The election has left us all exhausted and exasperated. Especially independents stuck in the middle of the partisan madness. And whether your guy won, your gal lost, or you’re feeling like we’re all losing our damn minds–we got you. It’s a good time to take a step back from the cable news nonsense, shut off the social media, reflect on the madness, prepare for the madness that’s sure to come, and to be thankful. So before/as you head into

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308. Barbara Starr. Hegseth Backlash Grows. Pentagon...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/11/21

The flood of emotions, political news and outrageous Trump cabinet nominees continues. And so do the potential threats to our country. Trump wants to deploy US troops to remove migrants. A controversial SecDef nominee wants to ban women in combat (while they’re in combat now). RFK Jr could lead HHS. The new VA Secretary nominee is hardly even mentioned. Dr Oz is gonna run Medicare. And Dr Phil might get a job in Washington from Trump soon too! These are wild and weird times. And none of it is

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307. Exclusive: Dan Osborn. The Breakout Nebraska...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/11/14

Union organizer, mechanic, first-time candidate and superstar independent Navy veteran, Dan Osborn (@OsobornForSenate) is back and he’s here to let us know what it was like to run the highest profile independent political race since Ross Perot, how he broke through, and what’s next for him and the movement. You met him here first back in May in Episode 280 and then again right before the elections in Episode 303. And although he lost to Republican incumbent Senator Deb Fischer, Dan’s campaign

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306. Election Recap. A Dark Time is Upon Us. Trump...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/11/07

The results are in. And America is very different now. If you need a dose of clarity, independent analysis, and inspiration, Paul Rieckhoff’s got you covered in the candid new pod. And, he offers reason for hope in the results of 11 independent vet candidates who ran in races nationwide. Many of these folks, were guests on this show. Now we find out how they fared. And, a reflection ahead of a Veterans Day most Americans forgot is coming on Monday. Every episode is the truth beyond the

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305. Election Day is Almost Here. Happy Halloween....

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/10/31

Halloween is here and only one thing is scarier than the ghouls and goblins of this year’s elections. Because nothing is scarier than fascists. Or less American. And as we barrel towards the most consequential election of our lifetimes, there is no neutral. No safe space. And there is definitely no sitting this one out.The Washington Post tried and failed to sit it out. Elon Musk on the other hand is all in. And apparently all in with Putin as reports emerged of the two conducting back channel

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304. Tom Bowman. Legendary NPR Pentagon Reporter....

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/10/24

This week, as the election draws closer, we’re narrowing the focus on national security. And we’ve got the perfect guest to discuss the topics that keep the watchers up at night and the area that is most likely to produce an October surprise. Tom Bowman is the legendary NPR National Desk reporter who covers the Pentagon along with co-hosting NPR's Taking Cover podcast and his latest podcast, “A Good Guy” from NPR’s Embedded.In his current role, Bowman has traveled to Syria as well as Iraq and

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303. Dan Osborn. The Surging Independent Vet for...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/10/17

Welcome back to our groundbreaking “Meet The 2024 Independent Candidates” series—highlighting independent candidates of all kinds, for all levels of office, from all across America. In our last episode we heard from Shelane Etchison, a super badass veteran running for Congress in North Carolina.This episode we have another inspiring veteran. And he’s one of the hottest names in American politics today. You met him here first back in May in Episode 280. And it took the rest of the country a couple

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302. Shelane Etchison. Independent Vet Making History...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/10/10

Welcome back to our groundbreaking “Meet The 2024 Independent Candidates” series—highlighting independent candidates of all kinds, for all levels of office, from all across America. This week, we’re bringing back a powerhouse and fan favorite, Shelane Etchison (@ShelaneEtchison). She’s running for Congress in North Carolina’s 9th District while pregnant and at the same time dealing with the same devastation the rest of her state is experiencing in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.But she’s ready

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301. Travis Endicott. Independent Vet For Mayor of...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/10/03

The Democrats and Republicans are attacking each other on a daily basis. The presidential race is at a fever pitch. And 82% of all new voter registrations are independents. And as both sides try to court the undecideds and pander to their bases, we’ve been busy introducing you to America’s next generation of leaders. Independent leaders that stand on their own, in service of their communities.America, meet Travis Endicott, independent veteran candidate for Mayor of Ridgecrest, California. Travis is

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300. Nick Batter. Independent Army Vet for Nebraska...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/09/26

For the last four and a half years we’ve brought you some of the most consequential independent voices in America. Celebrities, politicians, athletes. We’ve covered the whole gamut. And it’s all built up to our 2024 Meet The Independent Candidates Series. It’s the only place in media spotlighting independent veteran candidates from around the country at all levels. It’s been critical to our mission and to the independent movement. Highlighting these independents exposes them to a massive audience

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299. Eric Faulkner. Independent Navy Vet for City...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/09/19

It’s 2024 and for some in politics, nothing is sacred. Not Arlington. Not 9/11. Not America. Nothing. And those people have our enemies celebrating. But not Independent Americans. And not on this show. This show is a celebration of the people who put country over party. The people who choose the right way over the easy way. And this show is a celebration of America and the American people.And so when RFK Jr and Laura Loomer spread absurd and idiotic conspiracy theories about 9/11 on 9/11, you

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298. Reflections on 9/11: 2024 Edition. Harris/Trump...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/09/12

This year, as we pay respect to the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, your host and 9/11 First Responder, Paul Rieckhoff has a lot to teach us all. About what happened on that day. About what it means. And maybe most importantly, what it will mean for the future. 9/11 was a moment that horrified the world. But in that same moment, it galvanized us. It unified us. And it helped define the trajectory of nearly everyone’s life from that point forward.And so on this anniversary, we reflect. On where we’ve been

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297. Damn, Summer is Over Already. Who are the Swing...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/09/05

Labor Day weekend was nice–if you got to get away or enjoy it. The weather was lovely in most parts of the country. But summer is now over. School is back in session. The craziest election season of our lifetime is upon us. And damn, summer already seems far away. Trump and Harris are bombing away at full throttle now. And fighting for the coveted “swing voters” in swing states. But who are these powerful and mysterious voters? What do these mostly independent Americans really care about most? Why

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296. Trump Goes to Arlington and Screws it Up....

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/08/29

The campaign season rages on and it’s another week with another incident of Trump disrespecting the troops and refusing to follow the rules. It’s just another drop in the bucket to some people, but in this episode, Paul Rieckhoff breaks down why it’s a massive insult to current and former troops and a violation of the most sacred space in our country. It’s a context you’re not going to hear most places, and it’s critical to understanding the gravity of the situation.And he’s also digging into the

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295. How Independents View the DNC. Is RFK Jr Finally...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2024/08/22

Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff has been to both conventions for the last twenty years. And for a political nerd and activist like him, they’re always fascinating, sometimes fun, occasionally frightening, frequently historic, and often frustrating. Especially since they’re dominated by the rich, the powerful, and the connected. And especially now—as 51% of the country is not a Democrat or Republican. So this week, he’s got a low bar. He just wants to see something positive and honest that

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